| Family |
Lythraceae loosestrife |
| Common name: |
Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English) |
| Local name: |
Banaba |
| Indication: |
purgative |
| Plant part used: |
fresh leaves & bark |
| Method of Preparation: |
Boil 7 - 9 leaves in 2 - 3 cups of water to produce 1/2 cup decoction. Drink the decoction. |
| Direction for use: |
Adolescent/Adults: Drink 1 glass once a day. |
| Additional information: |
Not provided |
| Informant: |
Lozano; Magno (Quezon; General Nakar; Brgy. Poblacion; ) |
| Place gathered: |
Not provided |
| Gathered by / Date gathered: |
Not provided |
| Abstracted by: |
Not provided |
| Date abstracted: |
Not provided |
| Province: |
Quezon |
